girl's name
Jannifer
JAN-ih-fer (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 855
Jannifer is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1981, when 31 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1944.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jannifer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 124 |
| 1960s | 207 |
| 1970s | 219 |
| 1980s | 193 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jannifer?
In 2001, Jannifer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jannifer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jannifer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jannifer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jannifer
- English JAN-ih-fer
Sibling Names for Jannifer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jannifer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jannifer
How popular is the name Jannifer?
In 2001, Jannifer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jannifer a girl's or a boy's name?
Jannifer is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jannifer?
Jannifer has 3 syllables.
When was Jannifer most popular?
Jannifer peaked in 1981, when 31 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.